Re: Support Groups-Seeking Good Advise Originally Posted by traumaRUs I am not familiar with any support groups in Las Vegas. However, having lived there for a couple of years, I can say that if you have an addiction - that might not be the best place to live. An addicted personality can easily transfer addictions and gambling/ETOH/drugs are all free and easily available there. What about contacting the Nevada BON?
Thanks for your comments. All great points and which I am familar due to my situation. I never really thought much about the environment issues. I have lived in large cities pretty much all my life...Milwaukee, Louisville, Des Moines, Cincinnati. They may call it "Sin City", but believe me gambling, ETOH, and drugs are everywhere. I have Ceasers Riverboat Casino 15 minutes from my house, 3 liquer stores within 2 miles from my house, and crack house heaven 15 minutes away in downtown Louisville, KY. I have been clean for 12 years...these things don't and never did tempt me. The hospital environment is what scares me regardless of location. I have also thought about avoiding the hospital environment for a while and do other things that are more administrative or that is not clinical in nature.
Thanks again for your great advise. If you hear of any such support groups other than NA or AA that are for nurses in your area, please let me know. Thanks again!
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